English–Chinese
“hope” in Chinese
How to say “hope” in Chinese
“Hope” in Chinese is 希望 (xī wàng).
A positive wish that looks ahead to a desired outcome, whether it concerns the speaker or another person.
Example sentences with 希望
我们都希望他通过考试。wǒ men dōu xī wàng tā tōng guò kǎo shì
We all hope he passes the exam.
Tips for using 希望
- The subject of this verb is the person holding the wish, while a following person can be the one whose action is desired, which helps clarify roles in conversation.
Other Chinese words for “hope”
绝望中，她看见了一点生机。jué wàng zhōng tā kàn jiàn le yì diǎn shēng jī
In despair, she saw a glimmer of hope.